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The Role of the Jurist in Different Areas of Jurisprudence
By: Sheikh Mansour Leghaei In this chapter we will conduct a quick survey in different areas of jurisprudence. As you…
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The Virtues of Hajj
By: Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi Just as neglecting Hajj is severely punished its fulfillment is greatly rewarded with…
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The Ghasb (Usurpation) according to Islamic Shari’ah
By: Allamah Syed Muhammad Husain Tabataba’i Taking the property of another person and owning it without any legitimate reason of…
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Who is the bigger oppressor – killer of Hazrat Fatima or killer of Imam Husain?
Who is the bigger oppressor – killer of Hazrat Fatima (s.a.) or killer of Imam Husain (a.s.)? The progeny of…
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Laws of Masajid
By: Ayatullah Shaheed Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim Before entering upon the details of the most important mosques, it seems appropriate…
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Following the Mujtahids in the Imamia School of Jurisprudence
The topic of the following discussion deals with the Shi’ite view of religious scholars. I will attempt to illuminate the…
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Responsibilities of the Head of the Household
By: Hojjat al-Islam Shaykh Husain Ansariyan O ye who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel…
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What Does Tayammum Mean?
Tayammum is the Islamic term for “dry ablution”. This is the type of ablution performed when clean water is not…
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The Custom of Huge Dowries
By: Ayatullah al-Uzma Shaykh Husain Mazaheri One of the worst practices of our times is the custom of huge dowries.…
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The Sahabah’s Attitude to the Trend of Opinionism
By: Sayyid Ali Al-Shahristani The aforesaid texts substantiate the fact that the terms of Ra’y (opinion) and Ta’wīl (interpretation) occupied…
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Why Must the Hand of a Thief be severed?!
By: Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Husayn at-Tabataba’i The principle of severing the hand of a thief, which is a punishment in…
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Sanctity of Property in Islam
By: Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi Islam has put great emphasis on the sanctity of property (mal) and its ownership. No one…